Daily Encountering Christ Devotions

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2:9-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Who do you say you are? Who does the world say you are? Who does God say you are? Which do you believe?

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬. Adam found God in the garden. Moses found God in a burning bush. The 3 Hebrew children found God in a fiery furnace. David found God in a field while singing songs and watching sheep. Daniel found God in a lions den. Jonah found God in a whale. Peter found God while fishing. John the Baptist found God out in the wilderness. Paul and Silas found God in a prison cell. Some have found God in their vehicle. Some people have found God on the street. Other people have found God while exercising or outdoors. Some have found him in places you would never imagine. Where are you looking for God?

Do your friends love you? “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:17‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Do you trust God? Do you trust his promises?

“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭4:20-22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭19:13-14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“A daily devotion started as a devotion but turned into a mini sermon. Are you ashamed of Christ? What kind of Christian are you? “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:9-12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Day 2 of the beatitudes. Diving into the word of God. “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:6-8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Day one of studying the beatitudes. “"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:3-5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

How are you living your life? “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:1-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬